C3SC - Cardiff Third Sector Council

Writing Successful Funding Bids
2026-06-18 10:00 - 12:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Online Event
This training event, free to C3SC Members, aims to support Third Sector organisations in Cardiff to write better funding bids.

This training event, free to C3SC Members, aims to support Third Sector organisations in Cardiff to write better funding bids.
The course objectives are for participants to have an improved knowledge of:-

The tools and techniques you need to plan, write and present winning bids
How to understand and meet the expectations of funders
Other fundraising options

The event will be taking place on Teams and the link will be sent through 24 hours prior to the event.
As part of our ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality, well-resourced training, we have recently introduced a revised pricing structure for statutory and private sector attendees. This change enables us to sustain the standard of our programmes while continuing to offer free places to our members and to smaller third-sector organisations that depend on accessible learning opportunities.
Voluntary sector
• Members – Free
• Non-members – £45 half day / £85 full day
Public sector partners
• £75 half day / £145 full day
Public and private sector
• £95 half day / £175 full day
Please note: Cancellations must be made with notice of at least 2 working days to recieve a refund.
For any further enquiries contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk

Cardiff Volunteer Awards 2026 Information Session
2026-06-23 18:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | Online Event
Join our online information session to learn the who, where, when and why of nominating a volunteer for the Cardiff Volunteer Awards 2026!

The Cardiff Volunteer Awards organised by Cardiff Third Sector Council (C3SC) is an annual celebration of volunteering and community action. Following the success of the 2025 awards ceremony, the team at C3SC are eager to ensure that all volunteers in Cardiff have the opportunity to be recognised for the unwavering and vital support they provide to communities across the city!
Are you a volunteer? Do you manage volunteers? Do you know a volunteer? Would you like to show them how valued and appreciated they are?
Join us for a one-hour online session to learn more about the Cardiff Volunteer Awards 2026 nomination process, where we will explain who is eligible to be nominated and how category winners are selected by a panel of judges.
Date: Tuesday 23 June 2026
Time: 18:00 – 19:00
Place: Online, Microsoft Teams

Get an early start to ensure you submit a powerful nomination! Nominations close on Sunday 4 October 2026.
There will be time at the end of the session for questions from all attendees.
The event will be taking place on Microsoft Teams and the joining link will be sent out 24 hours before the event.
For any further enquiry contact C3SC on 029 2048 5722 or 07973 725 569, alternatively you can email us on volunteer@c3sc.org.uk.

Cardiff Youth Led Grant 2026-27 Information Session
2026-06-30 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-01 18:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | Online Event
Cardiff Third Sector Council is excited to launch the Cardiff Youth Led Grant 2026-27.

Cardiff Third Sector Council is excited to launch this year’s Cardiff Youth Led Grant 2026-27.
Cardiff Youth Led Grants are small grants offered by young people to other young people to support community action projects that encourage youth volunteering.
If you are a young person aged 14-25 and involved in a social action or volunteering project or have a great idea for a project but need funds to make it a reality, Cardiff Youth Led Grants could be the solution for you!
Up to £1,000 is available for each successful project in this round.
Applicants must –

Be aged 14 to 25 years; if you are applying and are under 18 years of age, your application will need to be supported by an individual over the age of 18 who is linked to the group.
Apply for the funds on behalf of a voluntary or community group you are a part of or are setting up.
Be based, working and/or studying in Cardiff.

We invite projects apply by Monday 6th July at 5pm. For more information, please visit: https://c3sc.org.uk/ylg
If you have any questions, please contact our team at the Cardiff Volunteer Centre at volunteer@c3sc.org.uk or 07973 725569 – we will be happy to help.

C3SC's Cardiff Community Gathering
2026-07-02 13:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | The Hive, Harrison Drive, Saint Mellons, CF3 0PJ, Saint Mellons, CF3 0PJ, GB
Join us for an afternoon of third sector networking and workshops.

Join us for our inaugural Cardiff Community Gathering, this summer 2026!

We are pleased to announce that a C3SC Community Gathering will be taking place to mark the end of the Month of Community at a local venue in the city – The Hive St. Mellons. This is an exciting new event offering a dedicated space for our members to come together through a programme of activities and workshops for meaningful connections, and engagement in conversations that matter.

In response to listening to our members about their priorities, the new event aims to support continuous dialogue and offer more opportunities for us to work with our members in a way that supports the Cardiff Third Sector to grow and thrive.

Agenda shared below. Book now – spaces are limited!

Following booking, please access the booking form for the workshops here

For any further enquiry contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk

Cardiff Community Schools Networking Meeting
2026-07-11 15:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Ukrainian Hub Cymru Wales, 24 Saint Andrew's Crescent #Lower Ground Floor, Cardiff, CF10 3DD, Cardiff, CF10 3DD, GB
A space for community schools in Cardiff to meet, share their experiences, and collaborate on solutions to common challenges.

Join us for our next Cardiff Community Schools Networking Meeting, hosted by C3SC at the location of one of our members – Ukrainian Hub Cymru Wales on Saturday 11th July 3pm-5pm. Address: Lower Ground Floor, 24 St Andrew’s Cres, Cardiff CF10 3DD.
This session will provide updates from C3SC and local community schools, highlight available support, and create space for collaboration, shared learning, and collective planning.
Through presentations, small-group discussions, and open dialogue, we will continue exploring common challenges, strategic priorities, and opportunities to work together across community schools.

Integration and Rebalancing Capital Funding (IRCF): Information Session
2026-07-27 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Online Event
An online information session to explore opportunities available through the Integration and Rebalancing Capital Fund (IRCF)

Cardiff and Vale Regional Partnership Board and C3SC are pleased to invite third sector organisations to an online information session to explore opportunities available through the Integration and Rebalancing Capital Fund (IRCF).

This session will provide information on the capital funding that is available, with an opportunity to discuss potential project ideas and alignment with the fund’s priorities.
Eligible Project Areas

Integrated Health and Social Care Hubs: support for the development of community hubs that bring health and social care services together in one location, improving access to coordinated care and support through a single local point of access.
Rebalancing the Adult Residential Care Market: support is available for not-for-profit organisations, housing associations and local authorities working within the adult residential care sector that help move adult residential care towards models focused on social value and improving outcomes for older people.
Eliminating Profit from Children’s Residential Care: may be of particular interest to organisations with expertise in residential care, fostering, family support, trauma-informed practice and community-based services to support the transition of services towards not-for-profit children’s residential care.

Capital Funding may support

Land and building acquisitions
Establishment, growth or expansion of not-for-profit residential care services
Refurbishment, adaptation or improvement of buildings that support the fund’s priorities
Bringing existing for-profit services into public or not-for-profit ownership

Who is this for?
Third sector organisations, charities, social enterprises, housing associations and other not-for-profit providers interested in delivering innovative and sustainable care and support services across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.
Join us to learn more about the fund, discuss project ideas and explore potential opportunities for partnership and investment.
For any further enquiries contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk

Being a Trustee
2026-09-10 16:30 - 18:30 (Europe/London) | Online Event
An online training session for new and existing Trustees in Cardiff to learn more about best practice in governance.

An online training session for new and existing Trustees in Cardiff to learn more about best practice in governance.
This training course will help new and existing Trustees improve their understanding of how best to run their groups and organisations.

The aims and objectives of the course are that attendees:

Understand the key principles of governance
Understand how trustees as a board are collectively responsible and accountable for ensuring that the organisation is well-run
Understand the roles and responsibilities of the Board in good governance
Be aware of good practice guidance in relation to governance

The event will take place on Teams and the link will be sent through the day prior to the event.
Participants are invited to bring their organisation’s governing document to the session, if available.
As part of our ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality, well-resourced training, we have recently introduced a revised pricing structure for statutory and private sector attendees. This change enables us to sustain the standard of our programmes while continuing to offer free places to our members and to smaller third-sector organisations that depend on accessible learning opportunities.
Voluntary sector
• Members – Free
• Non-members – £45 half day / £85 full day
Public sector partners
• £75 half day / £145 full day
Public and private sector
• £95 half day / £175 full day
Please note: Cancellations must be made with notice of at least 2 working days to recieve a refund.
For any further enquiries contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk
